Form 9. Listening comprehension. Variant 1. The First Semester.

Listen to the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

Karen: «Everybody has plans which help us to get our ambitions which usually result in our dreams about fame, money and popularity.

When I was just a little girl I usually dreamed about becoming an actress (although my parents who are doctors wanted me to do the medical career). The reason probably was that I enjoyed films and admired film stars — I believe that they stimulated my desire to become a hero in real life.

But now I’m a student and study psychology at the university. Now I can’t see my future, and I’m not sure what occupation I’ll have in some years, because life’s ways are very different. Talking about my plans, I’m thinking of getting my university diploma and to continue my studies. After that I believe I will get a good job and I will do something good to other people.

Not everybody can be famous and rich, but I think we can be happy when we are doing what we want to do in this world».

Karen thinks that the results of ambitions are fame, money and popularity.

Listen to the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

Karen: «Everybody has plans which help us to get our ambitions which usually result in our dreams about fame, money and popularity.

When I was just a little girl I usually dreamed about becoming an actress (although my parents who are doctors wanted me to do the medical career). The reason probably was that I enjoyed films and admired film stars — I believe that they stimulated my desire to become a hero in real life.

But now I’m a student and study psychology at the university. Now I can’t see my future, and I’m not sure what occupation I’ll have in some years, because life’s ways are very different. Talking about my plans, I’m thinking of getting my university diploma and to continue my studies. After that I believe I will get a good job and I will do something good to other people.

Not everybody can be famous and rich, but I think we can be happy when we are doing what we want to do in this world».

In her childhood Karen dreamed about becoming a doctor.

Listen to the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

Karen: «Everybody has plans which help us to get our ambitions which usually result in our dreams about fame, money and popularity.

When I was just a little girl I usually dreamed about becoming an actress (although my parents who are doctors wanted me to do the medical career). The reason probably was that I enjoyed films and admired film stars — I believe that they stimulated my desire to become a hero in real life.

But now I’m a student and study psychology at the university. Now I can’t see my future, and I’m not sure what occupation I’ll have in some years, because life’s ways are very different. Talking about my plans, I’m thinking of getting my university diploma and to continue my studies. After that I believe I will get a good job and I will do something good to other people.

Not everybody can be famous and rich, but I think we can be happy when we are doing what we want to do in this world».

Karen is a schoolgirl at the moment.

Listen to the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

Karen: «Everybody has plans which help us to get our ambitions which usually result in our dreams about fame, money and popularity.

When I was just a little girl I usually dreamed about becoming an actress (although my parents who are doctors wanted me to do the medical career). The reason probably was that I enjoyed films and admired film stars — I believe that they stimulated my desire to become a hero in real life.

But now I’m a student and study psychology at the university. Now I can’t see my future, and I’m not sure what occupation I’ll have in some years, because life’s ways are very different. Talking about my plans, I’m thinking of getting my university diploma and to continue my studies. After that I believe I will get a good job and I will do something good to other people.

Not everybody can be famous and rich, but I think we can be happy when we are doing what we want to do in this world».

Karen is sure about her future occupation.

Listen to the text. Mark the following statements as true or false.

Karen: «Everybody has plans which help us to get our ambitions which usually result in our dreams about fame, money and popularity.

When I was just a little girl I usually dreamed about becoming an actress (although my parents who are doctors wanted me to do the medical career). The reason probably was that I enjoyed films and admired film stars — I believe that they stimulated my desire to become a hero in real life.

But now I’m a student and study psychology at the university. Now I can’t see my future, and I’m not sure what occupation I’ll have in some years, because life’s ways are very different. Talking about my plans, I’m thinking of getting my university diploma and to continue my studies. After that I believe I will get a good job and I will do something good to other people.

Not everybody can be famous and rich, but I think we can be happy when we are doing what we want to do in this world».

Karen believes that people can be happy if they do something they really like.

Listen to the text. Read and choose the correct answer.

Hip-hop fashion originated among young Afro-American men in New York City’s Bronx in mid-1970s. The first hip hoppers expressed their identity in their rap music, spray-painted graffiti, and break dancing. Soon these young people began to create their own fashion style. The four major pieces of clothes typical for hip-hop style are: baseball caps, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers. Besides, if one wishes to be a hip hopper, he should wear his baseball cap backwards, and sneakers or boots with laces untied. But what is even more important, your clothes should be bright. This is especially true of the popular over-sized jerseys. Clothing items with a name of the brand are also actual.

What does the text tell about?

A Hip-hop music.

B Hip-hop culture.

C Rap music.

D Clothes based on hip-hop styles.

Listen to the text. Read and choose the correct answer.

Hip-hop fashion originated among young Afro-American men in New York City’s Bronx in mid-1970s. The first hip hoppers expressed their identity in their rap music, spray-painted graffiti, and break dancing. Soon these young people began to create their own fashion style. The four major pieces of clothes typical for hip-hop style are: baseball caps, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers. Besides, if one wishes to be a hip hopper, he should wear his baseball cap backwards, and sneakers or boots with laces untied. But what is even more important, your clothes should be bright. This is especially true of the popular over-sized jerseys. Clothing items with a name of the brand are also actual.

Where did hip-hop culture first appear?

A In New York City’s Bronx.

B In the city of London.

C In York.

D The text doesn’t say.

Listen to the text. Read and choose the correct answer.

Hip-hop fashion originated among young Afro-American men in New York City’s Bronx in mid-1970s. The first hip hoppers expressed their identity in their rap music, spray-painted graffiti, and break dancing. Soon these young people began to create their own fashion style. The four major pieces of clothes typical for hip-hop style are: baseball caps, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers. Besides, if one wishes to be a hip hopper, he should wear his baseball cap backwards, and sneakers or boots with laces untied. But what is even more important, your clothes should be bright. This is especially true of the popular over-sized jerseys. Clothing items with a name of the brand are also actual.

Which of the following was NOT among the early expressions of hip-hop culture?

A Break dancing.

B Spray-painted graffiti.

C Colourful hair.

D Rap music.

Listen to the text. Read and choose the correct answer.

Hip-hop fashion originated among young Afro-American men in New York City’s Bronx in mid-1970s. The first hip hoppers expressed their identity in their rap music, spray-painted graffiti, and break dancing. Soon these young people began to create their own fashion style. The four major pieces of clothes typical for hip-hop style are: baseball caps, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers. Besides, if one wishes to be a hip hopper, he should wear his baseball cap backwards, and sneakers or boots with laces untied. But what is even more important, your clothes should be bright. This is especially true of the popular over-sized jerseys. Clothing items with a name of the brand are also actual.

What are the four major clothing items associated with hip-hop styles?

A Baseball caps, T-shirts, baggy jeans, and sneakers.

B Hats, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers.

C Sneakers, jerseys, baseball caps and baggy jeans.

D Baseball caps, jerseys, leather trousers, and sneakers.

Listen to the text. Read and choose the correct answer.

Hip-hop fashion originated among young Afro-American men in New York City’s Bronx in mid-1970s. The first hip hoppers expressed their identity in their rap music, spray-painted graffiti, and break dancing. Soon these young people began to create their own fashion style. The four major pieces of clothes typical for hip-hop style are: baseball caps, jerseys, baggy jeans, and sneakers. Besides, if one wishes to be a hip hopper, he should wear his baseball cap backwards, and sneakers or boots with laces untied. But what is even more important, your clothes should be bright. This is especially true of the popular over-sized jerseys. Clothing items with a name of the brand are also actual.

What colours are preferable in rap clothes?

A Black.

B Red.

C Bright.

D It doesn’t matter.

Listen to the text. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

Fast Facts on Children and the Internet According to a 2017 study by the Media Awareness Network:

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a computer at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom 59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re online. The other 41 % do other different tasks — talk on the phone, listen to music, eat, watch TV — while working at their computer.

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek information on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %). By gender, sport win over the boys (35 % compared to 13 % of girls), while girls want the latest celebrity chat (21 % compared to 8 % of boys).

Girls’ online activities include sending e-mails (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms(33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online games on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a _______________________ at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom.

Listen to the text. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

Fast Facts on Children and the Internet According to a 2017 study by the Media Awareness Network:

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a computer at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom 59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re online. The other 41 % do other different tasks — talk on the phone, listen to music, eat, watch TV — while working at their computer.

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek information on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %). By gender, sport win over the boys (35 % compared to 13 % of girls), while girls want the latest celebrity chat (21 % compared to 8 % of boys).

Girls’ online activities include sending e-mails (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms(33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online games on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).

59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re ___________________.

Listen to the text. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

Fast Facts on Children and the Internet According to a 2017 study by the Media Awareness Network:

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a computer at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom 59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re online. The other 41 % do other different tasks — talk on the phone, listen to music, eat, watch TV — while working at their computer.

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek information on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %). By gender, sport win over the boys (35 % compared to 13 % of girls), while girls want the latest celebrity chat (21 % compared to 8 % of boys).

Girls’ online activities include sending e-mails (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms(33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online games on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek _____________________ on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %).

Listen to the text. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

Fast Facts on Children and the Internet According to a 2017 study by the Media Awareness Network:

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a computer at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom 59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re online. The other 41 % do other different tasks — talk on the phone, listen to music, eat, watch TV — while working at their computer.

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek information on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %). By gender, sport win over the boys (35 % compared to 13 % of girls), while girls want the latest celebrity chat (21 % compared to 8 % of boys).

Girls’ online activities include sending e-mails (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms(33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online games on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).

Girls’ online activities include sending ______________ (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms (33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Listen to the text. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

Fast Facts on Children and the Internet According to a 2017 study by the Media Awareness Network:

Three-quarters (75 %) of youth between the ages from 9 to 14 have a computer at home and one-fifth of the older ones, aged 13 to 14, have a PC in their own bedroom 59 % of 9—14-year-olds say that they do nothing else while they’re online. The other 41 % do other different tasks — talk on the phone, listen to music, eat, watch TV — while working at their computer.

Among 9—14-year-olds who go online, 25 % seek information on sport and music, followed by science (21 %), movies (17 %) and celebrities (14 %). By gender, sport win over the boys (35 % compared to 13 % of girls), while girls want the latest celebrity chat (21 % compared to 8 % of boys).

Girls’ online activities include sending e-mails (53 %), exploring (53 %), listening to music (46 %), participating in chat rooms(33 %) and using instant messaging/ICQ (I Seek You) (22 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online games on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).

Boys’ online activities include exploring (53 %), playing online ______________ on their own (50 %), sending e-mails (42 %), listening to music (38 %), playing online games with other players (35 %) and downloading music (29 %).